March 20, 2025
ICSAN urges AI adoption for sustainable corporate governance
The President of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria, Funmi Ekundayo, has called for the adoption of artificial intelligence to enhance corporate governance and sustainability in Nigeria. She made the call on Wednesday at the ICSAN 2025 Company Secretaries and Registrars’ Forum in Lagos. Speaking at the forum themed “Enhancing the AI […]
Imo landlord arrested for shooting tenant’s son
The Imo State Police Command has announced the arrest of a landlord whose identity is still unknown after shooting a boy identified as Paul who jumped into his house to retrieve a ball during a game of football. PUNCH Metro gathered on Wednesday that Paul and his fellow schoolmates were playing football on Monday within […]
Police confirm death of Inspector, 12 gunmen in fierce battle
The police in Benue State have confirmed the death of 12 bandits and one police officer, Inspector Terfa Anyiatse, in Buruku Local Government Area of the state In a statement issued late Wednesday, the spokesperson for the state command, Catherine Anene, said the Operation Zenda Joint Task force members embarked on raids across the state […]
‘Big for nothing’ – Portable drags Saheed Osupa for taking down his song
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has dragged veteran Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa for taking down his song from streaming platforms over copyright infringement. Portable in a viral video on Instagram on Wednesday, blasted Saheed Osupa for reporting his song. Portable had used one line from Osupa’s song, resulting in its removal from Spotify and Apple Music […]
Osun govt condemns APC’s call for state of emergency
Osun State Government has criticised the call by the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Secretary, Senator Ajibola for the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. This development follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent imposition of a statement of emergency in Rivers State on Tuesday. Senator Basiru had urged President Tinubu to consider […]
Governor Adeleke Boost Osun Creative Economy, Donates #5M to PMAN, as Bureau of Social Services Affirms Gov’t Support for the Creative Industry
In commemoration of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s five-point agenda; which includes boosting the state economy through promotion of local content and massive support for social sector upliftment, the Osun State Government, through the office of Bureau of Social Services (BOSS) has today presented a sum of five million naira to the Performing Musicians Association of Nigeria […]
Chinese footballer dies after head injury during training in Spain
A promising Chinese youth footballer has died after suffering a serious head injury during training in Spain, his club said Thursday. Guo Jiaxuan fell into a coma last month after an accident during a training match between Beijing men’s U-20 team and Spanish side RC Alcobendas in Madrid. He was declared “brain dead” by a […]
Ibas takes oath of office as Rivers administrator
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) took oath of office, yesterday, as Sole Administrator of Rivers State for an initial period of six months with a vow to restore law and order. The former Chief of Naval Staff was sworn into office at about 3pm at the State House, Abuja by President Bola Tinubu at a […]
2027: We won’t repeat mistakes of 2023 – Abia North leaders
Leaders of Abia North Senatorial District, under the umbrella of the Abia North Peace Foundation (ANPF), have declared their total support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the lawmaker representing Abia North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in the next general elections. The group emphasised that the […]
Abuja explosion: Police confirm many dead, 14 vehicles burnt, as victims fill hospitals
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has confirmed a devastating motor vehicle accident that occurred on Wednesday before Nyanya Bridge. A statement issued on Wednesday night by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh said 14 vehicles were burnt. Although eyewitnesses said more than 10 persons died, the police said […]